11 best laptops to work on customer reviews

A laptop for work can be a simple “typewriter” or a full-fledged mobile station with a powerful processor and even a discrete graphics card. It is worth choosing the suitable device from the needs and specificity of activity.

Top notebooks for work

nomination	a place	Name of product	starting price
The best inexpensive laptops for work	1	Acer Extensa EX2511G	23000 rub.
	2	Lenovo IdeaPad E10	18100 RUB.
	3	Dell Inspiron 3542	24000 RUB.
The best laptops to work on price-quality ratio	1	HP 250 G5 (Z2Z63ES)	19900 RUB.
	2	DELL Vostro 5468	27000 RUB.
	3	DELL INSPIRON 5567	26000 RUB.
	4	Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3 "	48000 RUB.
	5	ASUS X554LJ	25,000 RUB
	6	Lenovo G510	18900 RUB.
The best laptops for the premium segment	1	Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina display Early 2015	84500 RUB.
	2	Dell xps 13 ultrabook	92000 RUB.

How to choose a laptop for work - what to look for

The main technical characteristics that are recommended to pay attention when choosing a laptop for work are:

1. CPU performance. This parameter determines the overall speed of the laptop. If you just need a "typewriter", then you can not pay attention to the performance of the processor. But if you need a laptop for mobile graphics processing, editing large documents (including PDF) or programming, it is desirable that it be equipped with a powerful processor. For example, a series of Intel Core i5 or i7;

2. Pprocessor core. This parameter simultaneously determines the overall performance and power consumption of the notebook. The “fresher” the processor, the faster the computer will run, while at the same time it will heat up less and provide greater autonomy. It is desirable that the chip was one of the last generations;

3. RAM size. Another parameter that determines the performance of a laptop. The more RAM, the better the computer works in multitasking mode. For example, with several open tabs in the browser or running applications. The minimum required amount of RAM for Windows 10 is 2 GB. But with so much RAM, the computer will turn into a “typewriter”. For greater performance, it is worth taking a laptop with 4 or more GB of RAM;

4. Hard drive type. If you plan to work in the "ragged" mode (you will often have to put the laptop into sleep mode and "wake up"), then it is recommended to purchase a computer with an SSD or eMMC. In addition, these types of drives provide high speed read and write files. However, they are expensive. HDD is cheaper, but also slower, and working in the “ragged” mode can lead to premature wear of the drive;

5. Hard disk capacity. The higher this parameter - the more files can be written to the internal drive and more programs to install. The minimum required volume is 32 GB. This is enough for the operating system and, for example, the office suite Microsoft Office 365. To store files, you will need 128 GB or more;

6. The presence of a discrete graphics card. This parameter determines the performance of a laptop when working with graphics, whether it is image editing, video editing or 3D model rendering. If there is a discrete video card, all these operations will be faster than without it.

7. In addition, you can pay attention to other characteristics depending on personal needs: battery life, diagonal and screen resolution, the presence of a touch screen, etc.

The best inexpensive laptops for work

Acer Extensa EX2511G

Rating: 4.7

Despite the relatively low cost, this laptop is equipped with a discrete NVIDIA graphics card. Therefore, it provides high performance even with a fairly serious load on the graphics accelerator - for example, during the rendering of simple videos or three-dimensional models.

In addition, it is complemented by a large hard disk - 500 GB in the minimum configuration and 1 TB in the maximum.

In the end, this turns out to be a good “working machine” for general, non-specialized tasks.

Lenovo IdeaPad E10

Rating: 4.6

An ultraportable laptop with a small 10-inch screen, a proprietary Lenovo AccuType keyboard and a very good battery size for a device. True, for reducing the size had to "pay" performance. This laptop is suitable only for typing and simple web surfing.

Dell Inspiron 3542

Rating: 4.5

Great laptop for use in a small office. A variety of configurations will allow you to choose a “typewriter” for employees of various positions - from office manager to IT specialist or designer. In the line there are both very simple and ultrabudget models, the performance of which is enough except for Microsoft Office and the browser; as well as very powerful, able to “pull” a graphics editor or development environment.

The laptop is equipped with a 15.6-inch screen. This is almost a standard diagonal for mobile computers.

In addition, the manufacturer offers the necessary drivers for third-party operating systems such as Linux or even DOS.

Rating best laptops to work on the ratio "price-quality"

HP 250 G5 (Z2Z63ES)

Rating: 4.9

Productive working laptop for specialists of various profiles. Suitable for the development of simple drawings, and for writing programs, and for other purposes. In the current configuration at the beginning of 2018, it is equipped with the latest generation Intel Core i5 processor (productive, but at the same time quite economical and slightly heated); 8 GB of RAM and 15.6-inch Full HD-screen.

However, in this configuration, it is not equipped with a discrete graphics card. Therefore, the performance of graphics processing (for example, editing complex images or rendering long-term multi-layer video) can be very low. So this laptop is not suitable for designers and similar professionals.

DELL Vostro 5468

Rating: 4.8

Relatively compact, but powerful "workhorse". The laptop is equipped with a 14-inch screen in various resolutions up to Full HD, Intel Core i3 or i5 processors, depending on the configuration, from 4 to 8 GB of RAM, and an internal SSD or HDD drive up to 1 TB.

A variety of configurations allows you to unify the corporate style and equip the entire office with identical laptops - but with different technical characteristics. In the minimum version it is a “multifunctional typewriter”, to the maximum it is already a full-fledged mobile workplace that will satisfy even technical or creative specialists.

DELL INSPIRON 5567

Rating: 4.6

Another universal workhorse. Unlike the previous notebook, this one is equipped with a 15.6-inch screen with Full HD resolution in all configurations. Depending on the modification, it works on Intel Core processors from i3 to i7, which are supplemented with 4 to 8 GB of RAM. In the vast majority of configurations - a discrete graphics card, though from AMD. However, the cooling system is productive, which ensures good heat removal from components.

Regardless of the configuration, this laptop is suitable for office professionals of different profiles, except for people working with graphics. Powerful components, high-quality screen and quite comfortable keyboard make it a good solution for secretaries and IT-workers.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3 "

Rating: 4.6

Thin, lightweight and very portable ultrabook. Despite its small size, the device is equipped with very productive components - top-end processors of the latest generation, SSD-drives from Samsung, up to 16 GB of RAM, etc. In addition, the laptop is made in a stylish metal case with a matte finish and the complete absence of any logos, and is similar in size to the average magazine.

Among other advantages - an excellent display, which is performed by TFT IPS technology with excellent color reproduction and touch surface, as well as complemented by very thin frames; Keyboard backlight and up to 10 hours of battery life.

ASUS X554LJ

Rating: 4.6

Universal 15.6-inch laptop with a high-end discrete graphics card. Regardless of the specific configuration, the graphics accelerator NVIDIA GeForce 920M is installed in the computer.Of course, its performance is not enough for games - but enough for processing large and complex images, multi-layered videos, three-dimensional models, drawings in CAD programs and similar content.

Another important advantage - in the top configuration, this laptop is equipped with a 2 TB hard drive. This space is enough, for example, to store a full base of 1C or a whole collection of highly detailed three-dimensional models.

Lenovo G510 (Core i7 4700MQ 2400 Mhz)

Rating: 4.5

Universal 15.6-inch laptop. Well suited for computing (programming, 1C control, technical support, other IT-areas), and for working with graphics. It is equipped with not very productive, but at the same time energy-efficient discrete graphics card AMD Radeon HD 8750M.

The device is focused primarily on the corporate and IT-segment. Therefore, it is equipped with many practical functions for business users, including TPM, system recovery mode, etc.

The best laptops for the premium segment

Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina display Early 2015

Rating: 5.0

This is a MacBook - and, in principle, that says it all. Excellent display quality that will be appreciated by graphic designers, photographers and video operators. Comfortable backlit keyboard. Long battery life - the manufacturer claims about 10 hours, but in fact it is slightly less.

Moreover, it is a classic MacBook Pro. Without the Touch Bar, with all the necessary connectors and a luminous "apple" on the cover - if, of course, it is necessary. In addition, Apple continues to support it, thanks to which the laptop will receive the latest versions of the proprietary Mac OS.

Dell xps 13 ultrabook

Rating: 4.8

13-inch Windows ultrabook, flagship. It is updated every year, and revisions receive the most top-notch hardware. Therefore, the performance of this ultrabook at a high level - even despite the fact that in some configurations there is no discrete graphics card.

In recent versions, developers have also focused on user experience. The screen has been updated - now it is equipped with very, very thin frames, which the manufacturer calls Infinity Edge; improved keyboard - appeared lights, not beating in the eyes; increased touchpad size.

Therefore, the Dell XPS 13 is not only productive, but also a stylish ultrabook for business.

A laptop for which company to choose

The following mobile computer manufacturers deserve trust:

1. Acer, Asus - Asian companies that specialize in devices of the middle and budget price segment. Although the top models they also presented - albeit in the game series. "Working" laptops from these manufacturers are recommended for purchase with a limited budget;

2. Lenovo is a Chinese company that produces low-end, mid-size, and flagship laptops. Therefore, in its model range there are both successful and rather mediocre models. It is worth choosing prudently, according to reviews - and preferably personally;

3. Dell, HP - American manufacturers "workhorses". In their laptops, both software and hardware components are focused on the corporate segment, which guarantees high performance and data security. The disadvantage is the relative high cost;

4. Xiaomi in the laptop market recently, and mobile computers have 4 models. But this is a portable ultrabook with high performance, which is enough to solve complex problems;

5. Apple releases truly working ultrabooks. Powerful, productive, functional, with a balanced operating system. However dear. But if a full-fledged mobile workstation is required, especially for a designer, programmer or IT specialist, then an Apple MacBook is the perfect solution.

Which laptop for work to buy

1. When choosing a laptop for work, first of all, pay attention to the field of activity. If it is associated with graphics processing, video, three-dimensional modeling or CAD-design, it is desirable to pay attention to the model with a discrete graphics accelerator. Otherwise, fit almost any. In addition, Apple MacBook Pro will be a good solution for designers due to the excellent screen quality.

2. If you need an ultrabook - a thin, lightweight, but productive laptop - pay attention to the models Dell XPS 13 and Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air. The second one is approximately twice as cheap as the first one, but at the same time both devices belong to the “representative class”.

3. For professionals employed in the office, IT-development or similar areas, suitable laptops of the average price segment from HP, Dell or Lenovo. But for employees who do not need a high-performance computer, a budget device will be enough.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.